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Fantastic flamenco!

By Indrani Kar

Only in Calgary would things like jazz shows and flamenco dance still be considered avant-garde. But since it is, why not take advantage of it! There is a special quality and ambiance to dance productions that are a bit off-the-radar in even well-known genres that isn’t always evident amidst better-known dance companies. Some artists in… Continue reading Fantastic flamenco!

Local gallery celebrates Alex Janvier

By Indrani Kar

It is rare in Calgary to have the chance to see art expositions that can truly be considered world-class. The Art Gallery of Calgary does not fail in this regard. Its current main exhibit–the Alberta Biennial Celebrates Alex Janvier–is a collection of the life work of Native Canadian artist Alex Janvier. Janvier is an internationally… Continue reading Local gallery celebrates Alex Janvier

Calgary International Film Fest: Around the World in 118 Minutes

By Indrani Kar

This film is a good option for the attention-span deprived as it features seven short films from around the world, all of which have won or been nominated for various international awards. The eclectic collection is formed by documentaries, humour, drama, animation and glimpses of unique ways of life, all captured in vignettes. One of… Continue reading Calgary International Film Fest: Around the World in 118 Minutes

A splash of colourful art

By Indrani Kar

Geoffrey Hunter’s new works at the Paul Kuhn Gallery at first resemble colourful and random chaos, technicolor swirls and scribbles seemingly without meaning. But with more careful attention to the shapes, colours and lines, one quickly finds the work is imbued with layers of stories and at the same time, nothingness. As a result, it… Continue reading A splash of colourful art